Natera

Natera

Medical Science Liaison

New York City, NY

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$195kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceHIPAAPatient CareResearchCollaboration

About the role

  • Natera is a clinical genetic testing company specializing in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing.
  • In this field-based role, you will serve as a scientific expert responsible for engaging healthcare providers, sharing peer-reviewed clinical data, and delivering accurate information that proactively informs disease management.
  • Execute against territory plans aligned to Medical Affairs priorities with speed and agility.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain an expert understanding of oncology disease states, clinical data, and the evolving diagnostics landscape.
  • Collaborate across teams with commercial and clinical functions to ensure organizational alignment for patient care while maintaining absolute scientific integrity.
  • Support and coordinate clinical trial and research initiatives at academic institutions and regional study sites.
  • Maintain ownership of field execution by accurately tracking territory engagement and documenting actionable clinical insights.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining a strong team-oriented work ethic.
  • Employees must complete required training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance, and security within the first 30 days of hire.
  • Advanced healthcare or scientific degree preferred (Ph.D., Pharm.D., M.D., D.N.P.), with a minimum of a Master's degree required.
  • Prior Medical Affairs or MSL experience in oncology or molecular diagnostics preferred.
  • Must reside within the assigned territory.
  • Experience establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with internal teams and external customers.
  • Duties require flexibility around scheduling to support evening or weekend clinical meetings when necessary.

Skills

  • Technical expertise and the research ability to clearly explain complex genetic testing data and clinical products to oncology specialists.
  • Thrive and execute without rigid structure, operating with a sense of urgency to solve problems and advance clinical adoption.
  • Use clear, straightforward language to communicate clinical evidence effectively without heavy jargon or corporate lingo.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and the capacity to adjust quickly to unexpected clinical tasks or strategy shifts.
  • High level of personal accountability, ownership, and sound scientific judgment.
  • This is a remote, field-based position requiring daily use of a computer and the ability to travel extensively.

Compensation

  • The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location.

Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents.
  • Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits.
  • Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more.
  • Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.
  • Establish and maintain scientific relationships with oncology healthcare providers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) within a defined territory.
  • Deliver accurate, balanced, and clinically relevant education on Natera's oncology molecular diagnostics and clinical data.
  • Respond to unsolicited medical inquiries in a timely, compliant, and scientifically rigorous manner.
  • Support execution of Medical Affairs initiatives, including advisory boards and medical education programs.

Company info

  • Ensure all field activities are strictly compliant with company policies and external healthcare regulations.
  • We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

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